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            When covering foam combat wings, I have used 3M 77. I lay the wing on the floor and mist the spray over it. I don't soak it. I just insure that it's covered adequately. I don't spray the film even though that's the proper procedure for most contact adhesives. I lay the film over the foam and use a small shop rag to smooth it all out and I then iron it to remove any unwanted wrinkles.  At the overlaps, I use a strip of clear packing tape which is a real pain to install but when done correctly it works quite well. The problem is when you get the tape near certain films it wants to static cling.

          When I've used Coverlite, they offered two versions of the adhesive, a fabric based version and a film based version. The fabric version was discontinued some time ago and I've used the Coverite version for film with no issues whatsoever. It just seems a bit thicker and I've never tried to reduce it. I just brush it out of the can. It has successfully done undercambered wings with no pull back issues.

Film is placed on the frame once the beads are dry. Use an iron to attach perimeter. Trim and roll edges, repeat for bottom of wing. Shrink with heat gun.

Balsarite.  http://www.flyhobbies.com/Coverite-Balsarite-Fabric-8-oz

For a water based adhesive I use Mod Poge. It is available at art and craft stores. 2 coats on the wood, light sand between, let dry, then iron on the covering.

Balsarite works fine, but is solvent based and a pain to use indoors. I have lots of it and no longer use it. Come and get it anyone?

   For a covering adhesive, I prefer SIG Stix-It. Use it on anything.
   Type at you later,
   Dan McEntee